Freyfest

Freyfest has come and gone, and I have made my sacrifices and gave my thanks. Others think I am mad, but I know the Gods will smile on me for standing up for them (not that they need me to, but they will appreciate the effort alll the same).

Hail the Aesir!

Pagan Acceptance by UK Ministry of Defence

It is with a very glad heart that I can report that the UK press have revealed that there are OFFICIALLY 100 known Pagans within the UK Armed Forces.

Now 100 seems a small figure compared to the 100,000 that make up the armed forces, but 10 years agao the report would have been laughed at!

The MOD have accepted our religion as a legitimate group, so where next? The Police????

Civic Duties called!

It has been a while since I have had the chance to write anything, this was due to the fact that I was serving on a jury.

Naturally, I will not be divulging any details of the case, but I am proud to say that I made my oath, and kept it, judging on the facts presented.

Being summoned to Jury service gives you many thoughts, including where the concept came from, ie. our pagan ancestors. It is refreshing to know that something that was directed by the Gods all those centuries ago is still alive today, and is taken just as seriously!

On a lighter note, I am now a year older, though maybe not wiser! I hope the Gds and Norns will allow me many more years, and allow me to bring prosperity to the clan.

Hail Odin! Hail Thor! Hail The Aesir and Vanir!

Eastre Celebrations

Once again we can celebrate and praise Eastre for bringing colour and fertility back intoour grey, winter lives! Unfortunately, once again the press will be shoving Jesus down our throats, trying to tell us that the egg represents a rock and being totally flumaxed when asked what Jesus had to do with a rabbit!

I recommend watching the 'Life of Brian' this weekend as part of your celebrations - it is probably closer to the truth!!!!

On a personal note I have, in good Asatru style, been tracing my family tree, for how can you call on your ancestors for advice if you don't know who they are! Much to my surprise (and delight if the truth be known) I ended up, via Scotland, Normandy, the Orkneys and Norway, in Russia. It appears that I am descended from Argolia Vladimirovna, who was the daughter of Vladimir the Great of Novogorod. His grandfather, Rurik of the Rus, was a true Viking Pagan, who is creditied with founding Russia itself! Small World.....

Stark Differences in US / UK Television

I have watched two programmes over the last couple of weeks that highlight the difference in attitude of Television series on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

In one, Supernatural, the programme described the Vanir as evil beings that are out to destroy the world! Hardly the truth (if you don't know the Vanir then google them and be educated!)

The other, Candleford, was a BBC period drama that addressed paganism in the form of a tree being consecrated by the local peasants, and the hew and cry of a local christian. This resulted in the local postmistress pointing out that both religeons had the right to exist, and to be worshiped equally according to the will of the individual!

So much for the Land of the Free!

Dear Friend Departing.

A dear friend recently left our lives, but I know we shall see him again in the next. Until then I ask the Mighty Thor to look after him, for he deserves his protection, just as he protected us in this live.

Goodbye for now Solomon, See you Wee Mon!

Jesus: Pagan Christ or Jewish Messiah ?

For two thousand years christianity has been stealing our festivals and celebrations, yet still Asatru thrives.

Christianity's response is typical: Jesus: Pagan Christ or Jewish Messiah?

So our ancient religion is an offshoot of a middle eastern schitzophrenic who was executed (or lived another 30 years in India!)

I don't think so!

Hail Odin! Hail Thor!